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What will happen if waves with same amplitude interact?
If waves with the same amplitude interact constructively, they will combine to create a wave with a larger amplitude. If they interact destructively, they will cancel each other out.
What is a combination of waves that form a larger wave?
A combination of waves that form a larger wave is called a superposition. This occurs when multiple waves interact with each other, creating a resulting wave pattern that reflects the combined effects of all the individual waves.
Where do water waves become shallow water waves?
when waves reach shallower the one half their wave length they begin to interact with the ocean floor
What are some ways waves interact with matter?
Waves can be absorbed, transmitted, refracted, reflected, diffracted, or scattered when they interact with matter. The specific interaction depends on the properties of the wave and the material it encounters.
What interference occurs when two waves interact and their amplitudes are canceled out?
Destructive interference occurs when two waves interact and their amplitudes are canceled out. In this type of interference, the crests of one wave align with the troughs of the other wave, resulting in a reduction or complete cancellation of the overall wave amplitude at that specific point.
What is the significance of the wave number in the context of electromagnetic waves?
The wave number in the context of electromagnetic waves represents the number of waves that occur in a given distance. It is significant because it helps determine the wavelength and frequency of the wave, which are important properties in understanding how electromagnetic waves behave and interact with matter.
When two waves interact to produce a wave of larger amplitude the interaction is called?
constructive interference
Can you define wave phase and explain its significance in the context of wave behavior?
Wave phase refers to the position of a point on a wave cycle at a specific moment in time. It is important in understanding wave behavior because it helps determine how waves interact with each other and how they combine to create interference patterns. By knowing the phase of a wave, scientists can predict how waves will interact and interfere with each other, leading to a better understanding of wave phenomena.
What are 3 types of progressive waves?
Longitudinal Wave,Transverse Wave,Orbital Wave
What type of seismic wave that compresses and expands the ground?
Longitudinal Waves
What is it called when a combined wave has larger amplitude than the original wave?
constructive interference
What are the three seizmic waves?
The 3 seizmic waves are primary or P-wave, secondary or S-wave and surface or L-wave. P-waves expand and compress material. Particles around the wave vibrate and the P-wave is the fastest wave out of the 3. S-waves travel through the ground perpendicular to the forward motion. these waves are slower than P-waves and these waves travel through solids only! L-waves are the most desructive wave. once you know where this guy hits you know where the epicenter of an earthquake is. L-waves are the combination of P- and S-waves.
